2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1134394117 M.D.
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FREDERICK EKO, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in PALM DESERT, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
167
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Industry payments
$41.37
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FREDERICK EKO, M.D. is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALM DESERT, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 167 claims across 33 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $41.37 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FREDERICK EKO, M.D. filed 167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALM DESERT, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FREDERICK EKO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FREDERICK EKO, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2008

NPI 1134394117

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

167 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in California

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within California

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

FREDERICK EKO, M.D. is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in PALM DESERT, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1134394117. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

FREDERICK EKO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 44651 VILLAGE CT, PALM DESERT, CA, 92260, with a listed phone of (760) 413-5544. NPI 1134394117 was issued on 04/29/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

44651 VILLAGE CT
PALM DESERT, CA 92260

Provider Details

NPI 1134394117
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/29/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FREDERICK EKO, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES CORPORATION
PALM SPRINGS, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for FREDERICK EKO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$41

Largest payer

Solventum Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FREDERICK EKO, M.D.. To verify FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

167
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
1,322
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
66 (39.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
56
Clindamycin Hcl
27
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
23
Doxycycline Monohydrate
15
Levofloxacin
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How FREDERICK EKO, M.D. fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s 167 claims are above the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EKO.

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s specialty?
FREDERICK EKO, M.D. specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in PALM DESERT, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FREDERICK EKO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FREDERICK EKO, M.D. wrote 167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is FREDERICK EKO, M.D. located?
FREDERICK EKO, M.D. is located at 44651 VILLAGE CT, PALM DESERT, CA, 92260. Phone: (760) 413-5544.
What is FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s NPI number?
FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134394117, issued on 04/29/2008.
Does FREDERICK EKO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, FREDERICK EKO, M.D. had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.5%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FREDERICK EKO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Clindamycin Hcl, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FREDERICK EKO, M.D. accept Medicare?
FREDERICK EKO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 167 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s credentials?
FREDERICK EKO, M.D.'s NPI is 1134394117 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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